RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR
2500 E. SIMCOE STREET, Lafayette, LA 70501
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How RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR Compares
RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.0%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lafayette, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (131% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR with other nursing homes in Lafayette.
How is RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.8% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR lag behind other Lafayette options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lafayette
Lafayette sits in Lafayette Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 32,196 (13.2%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $58,761
- Median home value
- $189,700
Demographics for Lafayette Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lafayette.
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